In a release, Mebane police said that in each call the description of the suspect was the same. By Jan. 1, officers crafted a lead in the case and were able to pinpoint a suspect.

Christopher Cates, 32, of Durham, was linked to all three cases based on certain evidence.

Cates was arrested Jan. 3, and taken to the Alamance County jail where he is currently being held under a $30,000 secured bond. He's set to appear in court on Jan. 25 in Alamance County District Court.

Anyone with information or who may have also been a victim of these crimes is asked to contact the Mebane Police Department at (919)563-9031 or the Alamance County Crime Stoppers at (336)229-7100.